--- title: "Government announces first 400MW electricity wheeling auction" description: "Most outlets reported the launch of Pakistan's first 400MW electricity wheeling auction under the new electricity trading system. Pakistan Observer attributed the announcement to the government and mentioned the involvement of Leghari, while also noting the invitation for bids. ProPakistani framed the story as an explanation of how the new electricity market will function, highlighting it as a move away from previous practices." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9554-govt-exits-electricity-purchase-as-first-400mw-wheeling site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Government announces first 400MW electricity wheeling auction business · updated 21 Sep 2026, 9:59 AM PKT · 20–21 Sep 2026 · 19 articles from 13 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 21 Sep 2026 — Government announces first 400MW electricity wheeling auction (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the launch of Pakistan's first 400MW electricity wheeling auction under the new electricity trading system. Pakistan Observer attributed the announcement to the government and mentioned the involvement of Leghari, while also noting the invitation for bids. ProPakistani framed the story as an explanation of how the new electricity market will function, highlighting it as a move away from previous practices. - **ProPakistani** — [How the New Electricity Market Will Work?](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/21/how-the-new-electricity-market-will-work/) · 21 Sep 2026, 9:59 AM PKT > Pakistan has opened the bidding process for its first 400 MW electricity wheeling auction, marking an initial move away from… Read More - **Pakistan Observer** — [Govt launches new electricity trading system: Leghari](https://pakobserver.net/govt-launches-new-electricity-trading-system-leghari/) · 21 Sep 2026, 9:46 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Invites bids for 400MW wheeling auction under CTBCM The government on Sunday announced the first wheeling auction of 400 megawatt… ### 20 Sep 2026 — Pakistan launches first electricity wheeling auction, ends state power purchases (13 outlets) > Most outlets reported the launch of Pakistan’s first 400MW electricity wheeling auction and the government’s exit from power procurement, framing it as a shift from a single-buyer model to a competitive market. Several emphasized the role of Federal Minister Awais Leghari in announcing the change. BOL News and Profit described the move as “revolutionizing” the power market, while others, like Dawn and The Nation, focused on the procedural details such as the Request for Proposals (RFP) and the involvement of the Independent Solar and Power Market Operator (ISMO). A few, including Geo News and Minute Mirror, noted the televised or public nature of the announcement. Overall, the framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on the significance or process of the transition. - **Business Recorder** — [Govt begins to move out of power business](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440442/govt-begins-to-move-out-of-power-business) · 21 Sep 2026, 5:00 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The government has taken a major step towards transforming Pakistan’s power sector from a single-buyer model to a competitive electricity market, under which it would neither sell electricity nor purchase power from producers in the traditional manner. Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari made this announcement in a video message on Sunday. He said that under th... - **Daily Times** — [First-ever power wheeling auction gets underway](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555906/first-ever-power-wheeling-auction-gets-underway/) · 21 Sep 2026, 4:44 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > A major step has been taken towards transforming Pakistan’s power sector from a single-buyer model to a competitive electricity market, with the Power Division issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the country’s first-ever electricity wheeling auction. Under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) mechanism, businesses and industrial consumers will be able to purchase […] - **The Nation** — [Power Division issues RFP for country’s first-ever electricity wheeling auction](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Sep-2026/power-division-issues-rfp-country-s-first-ever-electricity-wheeling-auction) · 21 Sep 2026, 3:41 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD - A major step has been taken towards transforming Pakistan’s power sector from a single-buyer model to a competitive electricity market, with the Power Division issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the country’s first-ever electricity wheeling auction. - **Abb Takk News** — [Pakistan moves towards competitive electricity market as first power auction launched](https://abbtakk.tv/pakistan-moves-towards-competitive-electricity-market-as-first-power-auction-launched/) · 20 Sep 2026, 10:39 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a major step towards shifting its power sector from a single-buyer model to a competitive electricity market, with the Power Division inviting proposals for the country’s first electricity wheeling auction. The Power Division has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the auction under the Competitive... - **Profit** — [ISMO launches Pakistan’s first 400MW competitive power auction](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/20/ismo-launches-pakistans-first-400mw-competitive-power-auction) · 20 Sep 2026, 8:14 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Consumers above 1MW to contract directly with suppliers under CTBCM as government begins phased shift away from centralised electricity procurement - **Dawn** — [Govt invites bids for first 400MW wheeling auction, says it is exiting power procurement](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031351/govt-invites-bids-for-first-400mw-wheeling-auction-says-it-is-exiting-power-procurement) · 20 Sep 2026, 8:12 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The government on Sunday announced the first wheeling auction of 400 megawatt electricity under the much delayed Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM), enabling large, mostly industrial, consumers to opt for power suppliers of their choice anywhere in the country instead of relying solely on a single state-owned distribution company supplying to their area. The annou... - **BOL News** — [Pakistan kicks off first 400 MW power wheeling auction in electricity market](https://www.bolnews.com/business/pakistan-kicks-off-first-400-mw-power-wheeling-auction-in-electricity-market) · 20 Sep 2026, 5:58 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan launches its first 400 MW electricity wheeling auction, allowing eligible large consumers to buy power directly from competitive suppliers under CTBCM. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Govt withdrawing from electricity procurement starting today: Awais Leghari](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473173/govt-withdrawing-from-electricity-procurement-starting-today-awais-leghari) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:28 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari said on Sunday that the government was beginning to withdraw from its role as the sole buyer of electricity as Pakistan moves towards a competitive power market. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Leghari said electricity producers and consumers would increasingly be able to buy and sell power directly under the new system, marking a shift away from the ex... - **Minute Mirror** — [Govt ends exclusive electricity buying role](https://minutemirror.com.pk/govt-ends-exclusive-electricity-buying-role-632811/) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:52 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has said the government is effectively stepping out of the electricity purchasing business from today, marking - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan Begins First Power Wheeling Auction, Offers 400MW](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-begins-first-power-wheeling-auction-offers-400mw/) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:24 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government has launched Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Pakistan’s first electricity wheeling auction under the Competitive Trading Bilateral… - **Hum News English** — [Govt exits electricity purchase as first 400MW wheeling auction begins](https://humenglish.com/latest/govt-exits-electricity-purchase-as-first-400mw-wheeling-auction-begins/) · 20 Sep 2026, 1:59 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The government has effectively stepped out of electricity procurement as Pakistan begins the transition from a single-buyer model to a competitive electricity market, Federal Minister for Energy Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said on Sunday. The Power Division has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Pakistan's first electricity wheeling auction under the Competitive Trading Bilateral ... - **Geo News** — [Govt 'exits' electricity purchase system as first-ever power wheeling auction begins](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682872-govt-exits-electricity-purchase-system-as-first-ever-power-wheeling-auction-begins) · 20 Sep 2026, 1:04 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari speaks in this televised address in Islamabad, September 20, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News Minister Awais Leghari says govt will no longer buy power.Suppliers, consumers to transact with each other:... - **ProPakistani** — [Govt Ends Forced Sales of Expensive Electricity](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/20/govt-ends-forced-sales-of-expensive-electricity/) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:54 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Power (Energy Division) Awais Leghari has announced that the government will no longer “force” consumers to buy… Read More ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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